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Habanero Chili Jam

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This sweet and spicy chili jam features habanero heat, sweet peppers, and a jammy texture that pairs beautifully with toast, grilled meats, and cheese boards.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dressing/Condiment, Garnish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2009

Ingredients
  

  • 6 sweet red peppers roughly chopped
  • 1 –2 bell peppers depending on size, roughly chopped
  • 2 habanero peppers deseeded
  • 6 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 red onion roughly chopped
  • 1 28 oz can crushed or whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1β…“ cups red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • ΒΌ cup fish sauce
  • 3- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and chopped

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Sterilized glass jars
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Large heavy-based saucepan

Method
 

  1. Add sweet red peppers, bell pepper, habanero peppers, garlic, ginger, and red onion to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped and well combined.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine red wine vinegar and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Add the chili mixture, canned tomatoes, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced and thickening.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and stir continuously for 3–5 minutes, or until it reaches a thick, jammy consistency.
  5. Carefully spoon hot jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and invert jars for 10 minutes. Let cool fully before storing in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 2009kcalCarbohydrates: 494gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4738mgPotassium: 2616mgFiber: 17gSugar: 464gVitamin A: 22366IUVitamin C: 930mgCalcium: 517mgIron: 9mg

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